Trip Highlights

• Stand before the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza
• Explore Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings
• Sail the Nile in luxury, with stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo
• Discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Experience the serene temples and Nubian culture of Aswan
• Travel hosted by Judy Branner with expert Egyptologist guides

Itinerary Cairo (Days 1–3): Settle into the Four Seasons on the Nile and explore the layered heart of the capital, from Coptic Cairo's ancient churches and synagogue to the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and the bustling lanes of Khan al-Khalili. Luxor (Days 4–6): Fly south to the world's greatest open-air museum, taking in Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank and the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings across the river. Nile Cruise — Edfu & Kom Ombo (Days 7–8): Board a luxury vessel and sail the timeless river, pausing at the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and the dual temple of Kom Ombo. Aswan (Days 9–11): Discover Egypt's serene southern city, with its island temples, Nubian culture, and an excursion toward the monumental wonder of the south. Giza (Days 12–14): Close the journey beside the Pyramids and the Sphinx from the Marriott Mena House, where the ancient and modern worlds meet. Discover More